Salsify - Oyster Plant 
HAFERWURBZEL (Ger.) SASSEFRICA (It.) 
One ounce will sow 75 feet of row; 8 pounds per acre. 
Successful parsnip culture will prove satisfactory for Salsify. A deep, 
rich, friable soil is to be preferred. The roots are used any time in the 
fall or winter. 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Large, thick, smooth, white roots. 
Bxcellent quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; lb., $1.85, 
SPINAT (Ger.) Spinach SPINACE (It.) 
One ounce will plant a row 100 feet long; 20 pounds to the acre when drilled. 
This now famous vegetable may be sown as soon in the spring as the 
ground is workable. Small weekly seedings at successive weekly periods 
will give you a supply over a longer period. However, summer crops 
from June until mid-August in this latitude are not fully satisfactory. 
Additional seedings may be made after the latter date. 3 to 5 inches is 
allowed between plants. In our vicinity, Spinach to winter over is seeded 
sepa September 1. For Spinach Seed treatment use Cuprocide, See 
page 65. 
Special Summer Savoy. A strain of Long Standing Bloomsdale, espe- 
cially selected to make its best growth during June, July and early 
August. Plants erect, dark green, well-crumpled, slightly smaller 
and slower growing than Long Standing Bloomsdale. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4%4 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 
LONG-STANDING BLOOMSDALE. (Original Stock). Best for spring 
sowing. It is a favorite with truck growers. It will stand in market- 
able condition 10 to 14 days longer before bolting to seed. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 44 lb., 25c; lb., 80c. 
PRINCESS JULIANA. A midseason variety. Leaves savoyed and crump- 
led, very dark, glossy bluish green, firm and very thick in texture. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %4 Ihb., 25c; Ib., 80c. 
KING OF DENMARK. (Original Stock). A medium early variety. Plant 
hardy, vigorous and rapid in growth. Leaves large; long pointed; 
younger leaves coarsely crumpled and ‘“savoyed’”’ but more flattened 
as they enlarge, leaves firm and thick in texture and dark, dull green 
in color. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 25c; 1lb., 80c. 
Nobel Giant-Leaved. Early. This is a long standing variety. Plant 
very large, hardy, strong growing; compact, rather upright to spread- 
ing cluster. Leaves large, thick, usually broad, arrow-shaped with 
rounded tip, very slightly crumpled at heart, finely “savoyed,” firm 
and thick in texture, Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 1b., 25c; Ib., 80c. 
VIRGINIA SAVOY, BLIGHT-RESISTANT. It is resistant to blight 
(mosaic) and should be used where blight is prevalent. Very early. 
Recommended in the North for fall planting. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 lb., 25c; 1b., 80c. 
Old Dominion. Long standing, blight resistant, it combines the dark, 
large, crumpled leaves of the Savoy with the long-standing ability of 
the King of Denmark. Excellent yielder, proves valuable for fall and 
winter crops. It, moreover, does not go to seed as quickly as Old 
Virginia Savoy. Fkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ihb., 25c; lb., 80c. 
NEW ZEALAND. A distinct Spinach differing from any of the true 
Spinach varieties. Thrives in hot weather and on any soil. Plant of 
spreading habit, growing very large, with comparatively small, broad, 
pointed leaves. Cuts good quality throughout the summer. Soak the 
seed before sowing. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 Ib., 25c; lb., 80c. 
KUERBISS (Ger.) S q uas h ZUCCA (It.) 
One ounce will plant 25 hills; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. 
Culture of this crop is much the same as that of pumpkin. 
Summer Squash 
Early Yellow Prolific Straightneck. (All-America Winner.) A bush 
type, probably the most prolific and altogether the most desirable of 
the yellow Summer Squashes. This variety frequently yields a dozen 
or more fruits per plant over the entire season. Fruits are straight, 
smooth and of an appetizing cream color when best for market. They 
are firm and useable when only a few inches long and are good until 
12 to 14 inches long. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
EARLY WHITE BUSH SCALLOPED (Patty Pan). Well known, early, 
somewhat flattened, scalloped, medium sized Squash. The color is 
milk-white; firm, smooth, richly flavored. A popular white summer 
Squash for garden use. PKt., 5c; oz., 15c; 4% Ilb., 35c; lb., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH YELLOW BUSH SCALLOP. (Golden Custard). A patty-pan 
type, flat, deep orange in color, 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 40c; 1b., $1.25. 
Early Giant Crookneck. The largest and earliest yellow crookneck. 
They have warted skin, rich orange-yellow, and average 18 to 20 
inches long; neck curved, Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; %4 1b., 35c; 1b., $1.00. 
Giant Straightneck. This Squash is the same as the Giant Summer 
Crookneck, except that the necks, instead of being curved, are straight. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 1b., 40c; lb., $1.25. 
THE HOLMES SEED COMPANY, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 
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Trial Showing Long-Standing Character of 
the Long-Standing Bloomsdale Spinach 

Old Dominion Spinach 

Early Yellow Prolific Straightneck Squash 
